The Town FilesSimmesport, Louisiana
Town in Avoyelles Parish · population 1,468 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $63,100
- Household income
- $29,712
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 40.1
Simmesport is a town of 1,468 people in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $63,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks quieter than 81% of Louisiana towns.
How Simmesport ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Simmesport is worth $63,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $29,712, which is more affordable than 87% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $619 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Simmesport | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $619 | $887 |
| Median household income | $29,712 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.6% | — |
Who lives in Simmesport
| People | Simmesport | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.6% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 35.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Simmesport
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 39.2°F. About 61.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Simmesport since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 20, 1983 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 20, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 8, 2026.
Severe weather in Avoyelles Parish since 1996
Avoyelles Parish has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish had 9,801 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,336 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Simmesport itself the ACS puts it at 13.6%.
Public schools in Simmesport
1 public school with 230 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary School | PK-6 | 230 | 16.4 |
Towns near Simmesport
- Moreauville, LA10.6 mi · 984 people · home $148,400
- Cottonport, LA14.0 mi · 2,023 people · home $88,300
- Mansura, LA15.3 mi · 1,320 people · home $117,300
- Marksville, LA17.9 mi · 5,065 people · home $151,900
- Hessmer, LA18.9 mi · 772 people · home $171,300
- Melville, LA20.3 mi · 759 people · home $71,700
- Morganza, LA21.4 mi · 525 people · home $121,600
- Bunkie, LA22.2 mi · 3,346 people · home $93,300
Simmesport questions
Is Simmesport, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Simmesport scores better for retirees than 68% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 81%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Simmesport?
The median owner-occupied home in Simmesport is valued at $63,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,712, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $619 a month.
What is the weather like in Simmesport?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 39.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Simmesport get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Simmesport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 20, 1983. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)